Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

I love potatoes of all kinds – but mashed potatoes are my favorite (especially when they are filled with garlicky goodness. These garlic mashed potatoes are so simple to throw together and combine minced garlic and garlic powder for an out-of-this-world flavor!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs Yukon golden potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• Two teaspoons garlic powder
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Step One:

Place potatoes and minced garlic in a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil and let potatoes cook until fork tender.

Step Two:

Drain excess water from potatoes, carefully not to drain too much of the minced garlic—Mash with a potato masher or fork.

Step Three:

Add in the butter and milk and mash until combined.

Step Four:

Add in garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Why We Love This Recipe

This recipe is absolutely delicious and so easy to throw together. The combination of butter and milk, combined with the richness of the minced garlic and garlic powder, produces velvety smooth, melt-in-your-mouth delicious mashed potatoes.

This garlic mashed potato recipe is very versatile and hard to mess up. Because of how rich it was, we didn’t think there was any need for gravy, but we wouldn’t blame you for making some.

This dish can be paired with many popular dishes, such as chicken thighs, roast beef, and pork chops. If you are a big garlic fan, you might especially love pairing it with Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic.

Tips for Success

• Instead of boiling your potatoes on the stovetop, use your Instant Pot instead! Place the potatoes and minced garlic in the Instant pot with 1 cup of water and cook for 8 minutes with quick pressure release
• Not sure how many mashed potatoes to make? Here’s a quick calculation:
  • Plan on 1/2 lb of uncooked potatoes per person or 1/4 lb for younger children
  • (number of adults)*(1/2) + (number of children)*(1/4) = pounds of potatoes to purchase
• Cut your potatoes into cubes for quicker cooking
• Use a potato masher instead of a hand mixer – this will allow you to control the texture a little bit better
• Make a delicious gravy recipe to top your potatoes. Here are a few from our website that you might enjoy:
  • Making White Gravy Without Milk
  • Easy Cream Gravy Recipe
  • Sour Cream Gravy
  • Gravy Recipe Without Drippings

Substitutions and Variations

• You can use a variety of potatoes for mashed potatoes. While our favorite is Yukon Gold potatoes, red potatoes, and russets can be a good choice as well.
• Use two different kinds of potatoes together – red and gold make for a winning combination.
• Use heavy cream or half-and-half instead
• Add in chives or rosemary for a more aromatic flavor
• Add less dairy for chunkier, less smooth potatoes
• Add turmeric for a fun flavor and anti-inflammatory benefits

Storage Instructions

This dish is best served hot, though leftovers can easily be reheated. It would be best if you stored leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator as soon as possible after eating – they will stay good for about three days.

We find that reheating them at half power results in better leftovers. You can top them with some fresh butter.

You can freeze mashed potatoes. Let them cool completely and then place them in an airtight container. Defrost at room temperature and then reheat in the oven.

More Recipes You May Enjoy:

• Easy and Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
• Classic Red Hot and Blue Potato Salad
• Classic Mustard Potato Salad Recipe
• Copycat Longhorn Mashed Potatoes